The TOMMUDD Bumper Modification Is Done!

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:38 pm

Let it be known from this time forward...I copied Tommudd's rear bumper modification! :lol:

Thanks Tom for doing it first, I was a chicken!

Terry

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:50 pm

WOW looks as good on your's as it does mine :lol:

Little trick I also did was to cut off/trim the top of the license plate and then drill a couple of holes a little lower and moved it up almost two inches, ( shoves the top of the plate all the way up into the pocket) , that way it would not get bent or torn off. Not sure if its really legal to drill/cut license plates, but you really can't tell that I did it.

Looks good and I was wondering who the next fool, err I mean brave soul would be!

Tom

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:15 pm

the next fool is going to be me during x-mas break from college but fulltimer beat me to it! looks great!

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:30 pm

I've tried to talk CDiekans into doing his and be Number two, but he's chicken ! :twisted:

So join the cool kids 2006 KJ ,
well wait only us older / wiser owners have done it so far :lol:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:33 pm

tommudd wrote:

I've tried to talk CDiekans into doing his and be Number two, but he's chicken ! :twisted:

So join the cool kids 2006 KJ ,
well wait only us older / wiser owners have done it so far :lol:

Looks good Terry

Tom, just paint the bottom half of Chris's bumper CAT yellow!! Then he will have to cut it :twisted:

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:36 pm

tommudd wrote:

I've tried to talk CDiekans into doing his and be Number two, but he's chicken ! :twisted:

So join the cool kids 2006 KJ ,
well wait only us older / wiser owners have done it so far :lol:

the sawsall knows no age :twisted:

Chris just doesn't want to go though 15 blades chiseling though his LineX haha

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:39 pm

2006 KJ wrote:

tommudd wrote:

I've tried to talk CDiekans into doing his and be Number two, but he's chicken ! :twisted:

So join the cool kids 2006 KJ ,
well wait only us older / wiser owners have done it so far :lol:

the sawsall knows no age :twisted:

Chris just doesn't want to go though 15 blades chiseling though his LineX haha

Or 4 more dremals :lol:

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:04 pm

Diggerfreek wrote:

2006 KJ wrote:

tommudd wrote:

I've tried to talk CDiekans into doing his and be Number two, but he's chicken ! :twisted:

So join the cool kids 2006 KJ ,
well wait only us older / wiser owners have done it so far :lol:

the sawsall knows no age :twisted:

Chris just doesn't want to go though 15 blades chiseling though his LineX haha

Or 4 more dremals :lol:

hahahahaha ouch... good one digger

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:09 pm

Thanks guys! I just couldn't have done it without seeing it first. But I do like it! I cut mine off at the bottom of the indent for the spare tire then it's angled down a little to the wheel well. I cut off the wheel well part right below that stupid plastic fastener like Tom did. I had to stop a few times so the dremel could cool down but it did the job. I used a wood cutting saw blade on it.

All I have to do now is dress up the cut line some and wire tie up some wires. Maybe some black paint also.

Terry

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:43 pm

Was going to ask you what you cut it with. Good job again. I thought it was a might higher than mine in the rear. I've been looking to angle mine some as well, guess I have to now to stay up with you Terry! :lol:

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:56 pm

Gotta say,it does look good.
Have either of you guys stood on the bumper after this mod?Any weaker?
I know this question is probably a lil far fetched. :lol:

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:35 pm

Unbelievable!!!! I'm outside decorating the KJ.... I come back inside and what do I see on here.... A Bunch of Crap! :shock:

yeah yeah 18 dremels and 300 cut off disks later and I'd be as cool as Mudd and Fultimer! :roll:

Digger you better have over 300 lights on your dumb KK.... Cause I'm about at that mark...... :twisted:

oh Terry.... Looks Good! :wink:

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:42 pm

KJ 119 wrote:

Gotta say,it does look good.
Have either of you guys stood on the bumper after this mod?Any weaker?
I know this question is probably a lil far fetched. :lol:

No weaker , well not anymore then it was before! :wink:

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:46 pm

I never stood on my bumper so I can't see any reason to do it now! :lol:

All you guys have to do is get a little circular saw blade made for a different high speed tool. It fits and cuts very well. I expect to see a bunch of these Tommudd Rear Bumper Mods real soon! :twisted:

Terry

Hood297 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:12 pm

Fulltimer wrote:

I never stood on my bumper so I can't see any reason to do it now! :lol:

All you guys have to do is get a little circular saw blade made for a different high speed tool. It fits and cuts very well. I expect to see a bunch of these Tommudd Rear Bumper Mods real soon! :twisted:

Terry

may have to do mine up at eglin!

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:35 pm

everytime i do some bumper cutting i use a air powered mini reciprocating saw with a wood/metal blade on it. real precise. looks like this

that's what i'll be taking to my back bumper in a couple weeks! that and some 150grit sand paper to smooth out the edges :twisted:

jump on the tommudd bumper mod ban wagon!

LIV42DY · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:06 pm

Interesting!! Nice cut job. Looks good. But same concept as the rear bumper on the Cheros overseas, No?

corwyyn · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:24 pm

Actually looks pretty good Terry, I've not had any issues with clearance on mine but nice to know from others that it is doable.

tommudd wrote:

Little trick I also did was to cut off/trim the top of the license plate and then drill a couple of holes a little lower and moved it up almost two inches, ( shoves the top of the plate all the way up into the pocket) , that way it would not get bent or torn off. Not sure if its really legal to drill/cut license plates, but you really can't tell that I did it.

Well I can't speak for other states but I'm pretty sure that little mod would net a hefty fine out her in AZ. According to a new law that went into effect last year (?) the top of the plate must be visible and unobstructed, they were going so far as to ticket folks who had the plate frames that obscured the state designation at the top of the plate, all thanks to the lovely traffic cameras that they are installing on the freeways :roll:

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:29 pm

corwyyn wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Little trick I also did was to cut off/trim the top of the license plate and then drill a couple of holes a little lower and moved it up almost two inches, ( shoves the top of the plate all the way up into the pocket) , that way it would not get bent or torn off. Not sure if its really legal to drill/cut license plates, but you really can't tell that I did it.

Well I can't speak for other states but I'm pretty sure that little mod would net a hefty fine out her in AZ. According to a new law that went into effect last year (?) the top of the plate must be visible and unobstructed, they were going so far as to ticket folks who had the plate frames that obscured the state designation at the top of the plate, all thanks to the lovely traffic cameras that they are installing on the freeways :roll:

I think you missed the whole point of what I did. You can still see my plate just fine, or I can anyways :wink:

Don't think they can fine me for this . You can see where the license plate bolts are lower on the plate is all

corwyyn · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:57 pm

OK that I can see doing - from your earlier post it sounded like you had the top of the plate shoved up behind the plastic

I don't think you'd have a problem with that out here, I've seen plenty of TJs and others running around with bolts relocated, plates wrapped around the corner of the tub, etc. The only reason they have that new law on the books anyway is so that the freeway cameras can have a clear view of the plate to determine which state it is from so they can get the citation to the proper person :wink:

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